The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1887-1896, 1887-03-13
QUITE CURED.

QUITE CURED.
Maj Henderson was the mos. obstinate man
Imaginable For whole hour Lieut.. Maple
son tried to convince him that II was the hand
and heart of Maude Henderson for which he was
pleading, her comfortable little fortune being
matter about which he was supremacy indiffer-
ent. AT the expiration of the hour Maj. Hen
dersons decision remained unchanged,
"Savc thousand pounds as proof of your
attachment to my niece, and will give my con-
sent to your marriage with her Under no
other circumstances will do So" This was
the extent TO which the Major would commit
himself.
Save thousand pounds indeed! Why, n
million would be equally possible to man Of
refined tastes with but n paltry two hundred
year or so besides besides his pay.
Maude waylaid her lover outside the library
door. Very pretty she looked as she listened
to dear Jacks angry protestations, her checks
flushed, and her brown eyes filling with tears.
"You will be true to me, my darling?"
pleaded the impecunious Lieutenant, MS his
arm stole around her waist and his tawny mus
tache pressed her rosy lips.
True to him. Indeed and indeed she
would be.
"You know, dearest. you will be twenty one
In fortnight's time and your own mistress.
Ny sweet one will fly with her poor loving Jack
then; won't she9"
"Ycs''-rathcr obviously. Il was hard to
put aside the prospect of being followed to
the altar by n bevy Of daintily-arrayed brides
maids, although she was SO deeply in love-
True, she would soon be Of age, and conse-
quently her own mistress, but what would that
fact avail her II she were miles away from her
lover? And such indeed seemed likely to be
the case, for her uncle carried her off to small
village in North Wales the day after Lieut..
Mapeson had been told of his fate. or course
she left note behind for 'dearest jack" tell
ing him the name of the village to which they
were going and earnestly begging him TO do
Something although she could think Of moth
ing practical to suggest.
On the morning of her twenty-first birthday
Maudc came down to breakfast looking fresh,
and even little happy. She had honestly tried
to be miserable for whole fortnight, and had
succeeded for two days. With youth and health
on ones side II is almost impossible to be thor
however much one may be experiencing the
truth Of the proverb about "tr,ic love-" etc.
The lapdlady's bright looking daughter
brought IN the coffee and rolls. 'Nirs. Evans,
opposite, has let her front rooms, Miss" she
volunteered. "a gentleman nll by himself
came aud took them last night"
A gentleman, and alone Mnude's spirits
rose. "Did you happen to hear Mrs. Evans say
what her new lodgcr is Likely suppose"
added naughty, deccitfu' Maude, she is an
elderly gentleman 7"
eyes, Miss, quite. He's n bit lame, walks
with stick, and has long, gray beard. His
names Mr.. Browne"
Maude's spirits fell again. At breakfast,
however, she mentioned the new arrival to her
uncle
Maj. Henderson was beginning TO find North
Wales little dull, SO he listened rather readily,
thinking that there might perhaps be'a prospect
of having some one with whom TO smoke n
friendly pipe. t....
In the course of the morning, when the uncle
and niece were sitting in one Of the many beau
tiful glens In which the neighborhood abOunds,
Maude saw bent figure approaching, walking
with stick.
81 think, uncle, that must be Mr.. Browne,
Mrs. Evans's new lodger," she said.
Her uncle looked up from his book. "Out of
health, j should say," was Maj. IIcnderson's
comment. ''lIe doesn't look old enough to be
SO innrm.n
When the stranger came up to them he
Falls.
Ma,de started. That voice! Her uncle,
however, merely made a courteous reply. Evil
| IDENTIFY his suspicious were not aroused.
Excuse me-" continued the stranger, shut
have ! not the pleasure OF addressing one who
is neighbOr for the time being? ! funcied
saw you come out Of lIoneysucklc Cottage this
morning with your daughter"
| "Yes, sir, you are rlght-at least my niece and
! are staying opposite to YOU"
"Your nfece" and the stranger politely
raised his hat as lie glanced Mt Maude. "May
inquire II you have been making long stay In
the neighborhood' II Is the first time ! have
visited North Wales, and should be glad to
Immediate vicinity. My health Is so shattered
that cannot undertake long excursions"
"This is the commencement Of our third
week, replied the Major. 'l4ke yourself, We
have chosen rather to enjoy the scenery within
about by rail or coach. My niece has been
little upset lately, so we came here to recruit
her health"
Maude flushed up Indignantly. To speak %
the cruel blow which had been dealt her as II Il
were mere nothing
"The young lady Is looking SO fresh and
charming that think she must already be OF
the high road to recovery" This with stiff
Old-fashioned bow to Maiide. ~ was about /,
from the change, only fear that Is too much I,
expect Age cannot hope to compete will
youth"
"With your permission" suggested Maj
Henderson. "my niece and viii accompan.
you TO the Falls. They are within quarter O
an hours walk from here; and can then Civ
, you few hints about the neighborhood as W
GO along
Mr.. Browne would only be too pleased.
Maude walked on by her uncle's side expert
encing mixture Of Joy and alarm, She wa
so delighted to hear that dear voice again, s
fearful lest her lovers stratagem should be di,
covered
Mr.. Browne noticed her agitation, and wa
careful to divert Mai. Henderson's attentio
from his niece, In case her confusion should be
, tray the secret The trio had TO cross a strear
! by means OF stepping stones. The stranger OF
! fered to assist Maude. Managing To keep hi
, back To Maj, Henderson Mr.. Browne, ALA
Lieut.. Mapleson tenderly pressed Maude'
yielding hand and with world Of expressio
In his blue eyes whispered; .,..Be careful, m
. darling, and all will yet be well with U.S."
The next morning Mr.. Browne called on Ma.
Henderson. ~ have Just received these, and
} thought you would perhaps like to look at them
/ he said producing packet OF periodicals.
Nal. Henderson was glad to avail himself 9
the Offer, as current literature was rather diff
, cult to procure In SO out0f the-way place.
! After little further conversation Nj
Browne was asked II he would care TO Join tn
uncle and niece In their morning rambl'
! Again he would he only too pleased
, When the trio had gone some distance Ma
> Henderson, wishing to enjoy quiet half-hou
rest, suggested that he should sit down IN
rest littlo while Maade conducted Mr.. Brown
: to spot close by whence good view Of Snow
don could BIO obtained,
. ~ would fain, like you, rest a whie,n n
I piled Mr.. Browne, "but, as the day " 30 III
|, usually clear, feel must make an effort /
: take an adyantageofit, especially as this youn
!. lady has so kindly consented to act as IN
= guide" And 80 N Browne hobbled OF, wit
Maude walking patiently beside him.
u AS soon US the trees lud hidden the lovel
| Il NIL a. lin, ,,li al,